Opinions

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 10/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 18/09/2025
    Odkaz
    SOC/848-EESC-2025
    Workers - GR II
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    602
    -
    Download — stanovisko sekce EHSV: My Voice, My Choice: for safe and accessible abortion
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 09/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    NAT/973-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Cyprus
    Plenary session number
    604
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  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 09/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 02/12/2025
    Odkaz
    ECO/695-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    604
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 08/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1108-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Germany
    Workers - GR II
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    604
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    The opinion examines the digital omnibus, a set of two legislative proposals which focuses on bringing regulatory simplification and immediate relief to businesses active on digital.

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 08/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 04/12/2025
    Odkaz
    SOC/854-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    France
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    604
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 08/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 02/12/2025
    Odkaz
    SOC/853-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    605
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 08/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    NAT/974-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    France
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    This opinion explores the potential of the bioeconomy and how policies can ensure its long-term competitiveness and investment security, while safeguarding nature. It will present civil society´s views on further goals which include increasing resource-efficient and circular use of biological resources, securing a sustainable supply of biomass, both within the EU and from international sources, and strengthening the EU’s position in the rapidly expanding global bioeconomy.

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 08/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    CCMI/252-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Malta
    (Netherlands
    Plenary session number
    604
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1112-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Austria
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    This exploratory opinion on the request of the Cyprus Council presidency is focused on the implementation of the Startups and Scaleup Strategy, with particular emphasis on the forthcoming European Innovation Act (EIA), planned for 2026. The EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy seeks to make Europe the leading hub for launching and expanding global technology-driven companies, including deep tech ventures. 

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1113-EESC-2025-03939-00-00
    Employers - GR I
    Romania
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    The exploratory opinion examines how to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the protection of local communities by regulating short-term rentals, mitigating over-tourism, strengthening connectivity, and promoting sustainable, inclusive tourism across Europe.

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 13/12/2022
    Odkaz
    ECO/605-EESC-2025-02514
    Employers - GR I
    Italy
    (Poland
    Plenary session number
    603
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 04/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1109-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Slovakia
    Plenary session number
    605
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    The initiative revises the Cybersecurity Act to clarify ENISA’s mandate, strengthen EU cybersecurity certification, simplify legislation, and support a secure and resilient European supply chain and industrial base.

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 03/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
    Odkaz
    SOC/845-EESC-2025
    Workers - GR II
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    602
    -
    Download — stanovisko sekce EHSV: Establishing the European Social Fund as part of the National and Regional Partnership Plan
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 02/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1110-EESC-03899-00-00-AC
    Workers - GR II
    Malta
    Plenary session number
    604
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    The opinion analyses the legislative proposal on the EU Business Wallet  which aims at enabling secure digital identification, data sharing and legally valid notifications across the EU. Its purpose is to help economic operators manage regulatory requirements, cut administrative burdens and compliance costs. By ensuring interoperability with national systems, it also aims at supporting cross-border business, boosting SME competitiveness, fostering trust in digital interactions and advancing the EU’s digital single market.

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 01/12/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    SOC/850-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    604
    -

    This opinion is prepared at the request of the incoming Cypriot Presidency of the EU. The EESC was invited to deliver an opinion on how the EU and its Member States can best:

    1. Introduce and promote effective tools, including AI-based solutions, to enhance the quality of employment and working conditions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in their use.

    2. Strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining as fundamental mechanisms for shaping fair and inclusive labour markets in a rapidly changing economic and technological context.

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 28/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
    Odkaz
    NAT/968-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Ireland
    Employers - GR I
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    606
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 21/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1111-EESC-2025-03937-00-00
    Workers - GR II
    Bulgaria
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    The upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU has asked the EESC to draw up an exploratory opinion aimed at providing insight and recommendation on the establishment of the European centre of clinical excellence for pharmaceuticals, with the view to serve as a unified, evidence-based authority issuing pharmacotherapy recommendations, guidelines, and protocols for a wide range of diseases. 

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 20/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    NAT/972-EESC-2025
    Plenary session number
    602
    -
    Download — stanovisko EHSV: France - Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 18/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    ECO/687-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Spain
    Plenary session number
    602
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 18/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    ECO/688-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    603
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 18/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    REX/613-EESC
    Workers - GR II
    Austria
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Croatia
    Plenary session number
    605
    -
    • Infopack REX/613
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 18/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    CCMI/253-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Germany
    (Belgium
    Plenary session number
    604
    -
  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 17/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1107-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    France
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    The next Consumer Agenda 2025-2030, scheduled for adoption on 19 November 2025, will include a new action plan on consumers in the single market ensuring a balanced approach that protects consumers without overburdening companies with red tape.

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 13/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 16/09/2025
    Odkaz
    INT/1106-EESC
    Employers - GR I
    Germany
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Cyprus
    Plenary session number
    605
    -

    The European Commission (EC) is currently conducting an Evaluation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products. 

  • připravovaná stanoviska (updated on 12/11/2025) - Bureau decision date: 22/10/2025
    Odkaz
    SOC/851-EESC
    Civil Society Organisations - GR III
    Italy
    Plenary session number
    605
    -